Aubrey Plaza Opens Up About Grief After Husband Jeff Baena's Death

Aubrey Plaza opened up about her ongoing grief following the death of her husband Jeff Baena earlier this year during an appearance on Amy Poehler's podcast, Good Hang. Plaza described her daily struggle with grief, sharing that while she feels grateful to be functioning and moving through life, the pain is always present. She likened her grief to the 2025 horror film The Gorge, which features a gorge filled with monsters, explaining that her grief feels like a giant ocean of awfulness that she sometimes wants to dive into, sometimes merely observes, and sometimes tries to escape. Plaza also mentioned that her dog, Frankie, serves as her therapy dog during this difficult time. Throughout the conversation, she expressed a momentary happiness in being with Poehler and acknowledged the challenge of coping with such a tragic loss. The actress's candid reflections reveal the complex and persistent nature of grief as she continues to navigate life after Baena's suicide in January.